Coffee for Exercise Energy: Good or Bad?

Should I have a coffee, is it good for me?

Recently Le-Anne Waan (nutritionist to the Warriors and feature on the Kiwi Living show, channel 1) talked about the benefits of caffeine.

Caffeine can have helpful benefits, it does give you energy and helps to burn body fat.
However, there is a limit on the amount experts recommend, and this doesn't include adding sugar, syrup, chocolate on top etc

For those who suffer from anxiety, heart issues and some other conditions it is not recommended, also if you have too many cups it can see you putting on weight (see info from Dr Libby Weaver's book, the Calorie Fallacy)

Caffeine comes in many forms, having an energy drink or soft drink is not the same and is not recommended, think about the sugar, other additives and amount of caffeine in them, be careful with the quality and type of caffeine you choose to ingest.

Lee-Anne said she has a coffee before a workout, instead of a pre-workout powder, with coffee you know what you are getting.
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So if you want to have your coffee, choose it wisely, don't add extra's to it, don't have more than 2 cups a day and especially not after 12pm. Be careful if you have heart or anxiety issues and have an extra glass of water for each cup of caffeine to help with dehydration.  As an option, choose Green Tea, it has caffeine and antioxidants.

Here's a myth buster from Jillian Michaels (biggest Loser America, Trainer)